Canadian Politics

In every election since that idiot got in, voting from this area has become more and more complicated. This year, according to a first call to Elections Canada, there is no local polling station and they don't even have me assigned to the right riding -... (by lone wolf)

Key exchanges in the French-language debate NDP Leader Tom Mulcair: "You've never met a war you didn't like. When the only tool is a hammer, all the problems seem like nails. You've just said the world is dangerous, but I don't think by adding more... (by mentalfloss)

Thibault is set to appear at the Quebec City courthouse this afternoon. The 76-year-old pleaded guilty last year to submitting expenses for travel, gifts, meals and events for herself and her family during her 10-year appointment. The Crown has... (by tay)

Change is in the air in Conservative Alberta and opposition parties stand to gain Alberta, the Rock of Gibraltar of conservative Canada, has cracked just how deeply and at what cost to the federal Conservatives is still unclear, but in this campaign... (by mentalfloss)

Harper poised to sign Pacific Rim trade deal, putting safe rural ridings in play - The Globe and Mail Home - The Globe and Mail Apart from balancing the budget, the third Harper government has considered trade its highest priority. Thats why Stephen... (by mentalfloss)

but but...this can't be true! :lol: GENEVA - Canada has moved up two notches to 13th position in the latest Global Competitiveness Report issued Wednesday by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum. The report says Canada... (by Locutus)

Carney warns of risks from climate change 'tragedy of the horizon Mark Carney, the governor of the Bank of England, has warned that climate change will lead to financial crises and falling living standards unless the worlds leading countries do more... (by mentalfloss)

"Why did the McGuinty and later Premier Wynne's government apparently overrule their senior environmental reviewer? Ontario's Environmental Review Tribunal heard Friday for the first time that critical evidence concerning threatened or endangered... (by Locutus)

former editor at NP and paid media party pundit, this dude was on shiny pony's payroll. story gets nice and juicy today. stay tuned for more but please take a few moments to scan Ezra's twitter feed to see what he discovered and who is now pissed off... (by Locutus)

Ontario appears to have rejected the advice of its expert advisers and will make taxpayer-funded in-vitro fertilization treatment available to everyone regardless of age or other factors suggests a description of the new program obtained by the... (by Locutus)

The derp and fail is strong in these arrogant pricks. TORONTO Newly released public documents show the Ontario government paid consultants and lawyers $6.5 million to advise them on the sale of a Crown agency that sold for only $6 million. The... (by Locutus)

While delivering more services than Harper. Ontario Deficit $2.2 Billion Lower Than Projected The Public Accounts of Ontario for 2014-15 show Ontario's deficit is $2.2 billion lower than projected in the 2014 Budget and $0.6 billion lower than... (by mentalfloss)

Tory senators blast NDP for advocating Senate abolition Sen. Jean-Guy Dagenais on Friday became the second senator this week to join the fray, directly challenging a New Democrat MP for advocating abolition of the upper house in a flyer sent to her... (by mentalfloss)

Do it Notley. Carbon tax in Alberta should rise 70 per cent, report says Jacking up Alberta's carbon tax is the best way to reduce the province's greenhouse gas emissions from power generation, says a government-funded analysis obtained by The... (by mentalfloss)

So let's not let the curmudgeons use the economy as an excuse to hold us back. Poll suggests growing tolerance on key social issues Has Canada become more tolerant on hot-button issues? That’s what the results of a new Forum Research survey... (by mentalfloss)

Vote-swapping: An emerging modern election tactic Tight ridings have plenty to offer with the right strategy Claire Nielsen is offering a trade: She’ll (*gasp*) vote Liberal for you, if you’ll vote Green or NDP for her. Nielsen, a 21-year-old... (by mentalfloss)

Finally something important to talk about. Tom Mulcair to announce national plan to limit greenhouse gases NDP Leader Tom Mulcair today will flesh out his plans to create a national system to limit greenhouse gas emissions, CBC News has learned.... (by mentalfloss)

What do economists know about the harperconomy anyway? Judging Harpernomics We asked three economists to judge Stephen Harper on his handling of the economy JIM STANFORD Conservatives traditionally claim they are the best economic managers,... (by mentalfloss)

Source: Harper poised to appoint 18 Senators Harper poised to appoint 18 Senators OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper is poised to name as many new senators as he can before Christmas, Canwest News Service has learned. There are 18 vacancies... (by Ron in Regina)

David Akin breaks down Justin Trudeau's election promise to add $26.1 billion to the national debt. The Liberals presented their fiscal plan Saturday, outlining where a Justin Trudeau government would raise money, spend money and what kind of budget... (by Locutus)

Theres Saint Suzuki, the one you see on CBC, and Secret Suzuki, the capitalist millionaire There are two David Suzukis. Most of us know one of the Suzukis. Lets call him Saint Suzuki. Thats the Suzuki whose TV show on the CBC constantly... (by Locutus)

afraid of tough questions? TORONTO - Apparently Justin Trudeau was serious when he said during his recent disastrous television interview with CTV Atlantics Steve Murphy that the media could sit there with a calculator and figure out the cost of... (by Locutus)

Keystone Be Darned: Canada Finds Oil Route Around Obama By Rebecca Penty, Hugo Miller, Andrew Mayeda and Edward Greenspon So youre the Canadian oil industry and you do what you think is a great thing by developing a mother lode of heavy... (by Colpy)

What party would you most trust to revise the Constitution? I was tempted to vote Libertarian, but then it would really depend on the individual candidates in each riding, so I chose other answer. But if I had to choose a party, maybe Libertarian... (by Machjo)